Ordnance, Explosives, and Related Items

Description

The 500 pound fire bomb BLU-11/B is a modified version of fire bomb M116A1. The center section of BLU-11/B is 25 inches shorter than the center section of M116A1. Otherwise, the bombs are similar and are assembled and stored in the same way.

Hazardous Components

Filler is napalm (442 lb, 200.1 kg)

See Also

Bomb, 750 lb Fire, M116A1, M116A2

Igniter, AN-M23, AN-M23A1

Nose/Tail, Impact, AN-M173A1

Source(s)

TM 9-1325-200, Bombs and Bomb Components (1966)